Bättre en fågel i handen än tio i skogen.

“Better one bird in the hand than ten in the forest.”

A small certain gain is worth more than a large uncertain one.

Man ska inte sälja skinnet förrän björnen är skjuten.

“One should not sell the skin before the bear is shot.”

Do not count on the rewards of something before it is actually achieved.

Ingen rök utan eld.

“No smoke without fire.”

Where there are persistent rumors or signs of trouble, some truth usually lies behind them.

Skam den som ger sig.

“Shame on the one who gives up.”

Persistence and refusal to quit are honorable; giving up is a mark of shame.

Man ska smida medan järnet är varmt.

“One should forge while the iron is hot.”

Act on an opportunity while conditions are favorable, before the moment passes.

Övning ger färdighet.

“Practice gives skill.”

Ability and mastery come only through repeated effort and practice.